Everyone thinks teachers have it best because we have so many holidays AND two months for summer break, but can I just say that going back to school really stinks. As a kid, you get new clothes, new stuff, and you were bored practically all summer anyway so going back to school is really just a time to go see your friends 8 hours a day again. But as a teacher, no one buys you new clothes or new stuff. You have to fund that out of your measly salary! And although you do get to see friends and colleagues again you also get all the lovely (sarcastic) things that come with teaching like educational politics, behavioral systems, whiney parents, and the occasional misbehaving child.
Don't get me wrong. Teaching is by far the best profession on the planet, in my opinion. I wouldn't trade it for the world. But the next time you meet a teacher and think, "dang he/she has it easy with all that time off", I just want you to remember that we earn the time off. Without that time, there would be no teachers, because we would all be locked in a padded room under surveillance. The time is necessary, but going back stinks.
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Ah, come on... If you were excited for school to start back up again when you were young it's because you are such a smartie and didn't hate school like I did. I was one of those whiny, sarcastic kids that are driving you nuts right now. I hated going back to school every year! I guess you can at least relate to those naughty kids a little bit now right? J/K! You are a great teacher (I know firsthand I taught with you a ton!) and you will love being back in about two seconds! How fun for you!
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